How I Joined Teach for America—and Got Sued for $20 Million

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36. 1. Some principals don't like that idea.

They believe each teacher should manage their own children. I don't agree (most of us understand working as a team is critical) but there are principals who don't like sending kids to other classrooms.

2. Home support is critical. Kids without it take advantage. For example, if they know there's no way to reach Mom by phone, they act out. I've had kids tell me this. I've seen changes in behavior the day after the phone at home was cut off. Experienced teachers know this trick and work around it. But even an experienced teacher will tell you the first thing they do when a child exhibits out of control behavior is contact the parent. So yes, home life is a key factor.

3. Yes, school districts pay off angry parents all the time. That's very common. Parents know it and that's one reason they threaten lawsuits so often.